Wellspring Center for Prevention

Teens are more likely to take risks when they are with friends. #PeerInfluence can shape decision-making in powerful ways, making #YouthPrevention and guidance even more important. Learn how to support #SaferChoices. wellspringprevention.org/blog/teens-ris…

Prevention helps build stronger futures. Evidence shows #PreventionPrograms have been associated with long-term increases in employment and earnings, reinforcing prevention as both a health and economic investment. Learn more: pttcnetwork.org/wp-content/upl…

#NewJersey is examining prescription drug costs while also reviewing concerns around emerging products like 7 OH compounds. These developments highlight how #Prevention, policy, and #PublicHealth continue to evolve. myemail.constantcontact.com/--Gov--Sherril…

Effective prevention starts with understanding your community. This Community Assessment training helps #CPS and #PreventionProfessionals use data to identify needs and strengthen prevention strategies while earning credits. #WellspringCenterForPrevention wellspringprevention.org/events/202604-…

New reports show #OverdoseDeaths in #NewJersey are declining, reflecting #PreventionEfforts progress, expanded treatment access & overdose reversal tools. Attention is also growing around the need for stronger #MentalHealthServices to sustain progress. myemail.constantcontact.com/--NJ-Sees-Over…

Preparing for your 2026 #CADC or #LCADC renewal? Mandatory Legal Standards Training is required for many #NJcounselors. Wellspring is offering a 6-hour live Zoom course on March 18. Only 10 seats remain wellspringprevention.org/events/2026031…

Drug overdoses account for about 3.96 percent of all deaths in #NewJersey. Data like this helps guide #PreventionEducation, #CommunitySupport, and #PublicHealth action across the state. Source: drugabusestatistics.org/drug-overdose-…

What do students actually notice about substance use in high school? Our new blog shares a #StudentPerspective that can help parents, educators, and #PreventionProfessionals better understand youth experiences and support #HealthierDecisions. wellspringprevention.org/blog/student-p…

New Jersey is expanding #HarmReduction programs while new technologies are being explored to help #DetectOverdoses and connect people with support. These developments show how innovation and #PreventionEfforts are evolving to address #OverdoseRisk. myemail.constantcontact.com/--NJ-Expands-H…

Peer pressure now extends into digital spaces. Social media can influence behavior, comparison, and risk-taking in real time. Wellspring’s latest blog explores how families can respond with #PreventionFocusedStrategies wellspringprevention.org/blog/digital-p…

Legal standards affect documentation, confidentiality, and reporting every day. This Mandatory Legal Standards Training supports #CADCs and #LCADCs earning required credits with practical legal clarity. #CEUs #ProfessionalDevelopment wellspringprevention.org/events/2026031…

Strong #FamilyCommunication helps reduce risky behavior. Clear expectations, supportive conversations, and consistent connections strengthen #ProtectiveFactors and support healthier #DecisionMaking wellspringprevention.org/blog/family-co…

The #OverdoseCrisis is entering a polydrug era as #Fentanyl increasingly shows up with other substances, making #Overdoses harder to prevent/treat. National trends also reveal uneven #OpioidDeathRates across states, underlining ongoing disparities: myemail.constantcontact.com/--Fentanyl-Era…

Legal standards shape everyday prevention work. This Mandatory #LegalStandards training helps #CADC and #LCADC professionals understand confidentiality, documentation, and ethical responsibilities while earning required credits. wellspringprevention.org/events/2026031…

Prevention works best when it starts early. Research-based prevention reduces substance misuse while lowering long-term costs across healthcare, education & justice systems. #PreventionWorks #SubstanceUsePrevention #PublicHealth Learn more: pttcnetwork.org/wp-content/upl…

Teen vaping prevention is strongest when youth lead the conversation. Piscataway #StudentLeaders launched S.T.A.A.N.D. to educate peers about nicotine risks and substance use. Learn more: wellspringprevention.org/blog/teen-vapi…

The FDA is fast-tracking a rapid #Xylazine test as NJ advocates warn that underfunding #BehavioralHealth now could lead to higher costs later. This week’s Prevention Pulse explains what it means for #OverdosePrevention and treatment efforts. myemail.constantcontact.com/--FDA-Fast-Tra…

Prevention works best when we strengthen what protects young people. #FamilyConnection, #SchoolEngagement, #SupportiveMentors & #HealthyCopingSkills all reduce the risk of #SubstanceMisuse and support resilience. #PreventionWorks #ProtectiveFactors wellspringprevention.org/blog/protectiv…

New Jersey accounts for 2.77 percent of all overdose deaths nationwide. Understanding our state’s share of the national impact helps guide prevention, education, and community support efforts. #OverdoseAwareness #PreventionMatters #CommunityHealth drugabusestatistics.org/drug-overdose-…

Last call to register. This #CADC #LCADC #ContinuingEducation course explores #AddictionRecovery across the prevention continuum and supports professionals earning initial or renewal credits. Registration closes soon. wellspringprevention.org/events/2026022…